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Mistawasis hockey player suing Harvard University over racial discrimination
An Indigenous woman from Mistawasis is taking legal action against Harvard University.Sydney Daniels, a former player, and coach for the school's women's hockey team is alleging she experienced racial...
Feb 01, 2023

P.A. clears thousands of pounds of flushed garbage in sewer system
-A previous version stated this clean-up cost the city $1.4 million. That dollar amount is what the cost is expected to be for clearing garbage from pipes later this year. paNOW apologizes for the err...
Feb 01, 2023

Wright named SJHL Rookie of the Month
Forward Thomas Wright of the La Ronge Ice Wolves has been named the SJHL DirectWest Rookie of the Month."I'm honoured. It's a good thing to see," Wright said. "It was with help from my teammates. I wo...
Feb 01, 2023

Man accused of killing Wakaw mother, enters not guilty plea
A man accused of killing his girlfriend has entered a plea of not guilty.Andrew Rosenfeldt's matter was spoken to Wednesday morning at Saskatoon Provincial Court. The case was subsequently adjourned t...
Feb 01, 2023

Housing and affordable rent should be a human right says local professional
Following a new report on rental units in Canada, some are calling for housing rights in the country.The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its January rent report recently, showi...
Feb 01, 2023

Thousands of Helly Hansen sweaters recalled in Canada due to 'flammability hazard'
Health Canada says consumers should stop wearing certain Helly Hansen sweatshirts, sweaters and hoodies because they may be a "flammability hazard." It says 128,680 of the affected items have been sol...
Feb 01, 2023

La Ronge under extreme cold warning, -47 C wind chill expected overnight
Environment Canada issued an extreme cold warning Wednesday afternoon for La Ronge and other areas. Extreme cold warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated risk ...
Feb 01, 2023

Saskatoon pharmacy disciplined for overbilling Indigenous Services Canada
After the pharmacy manager blew the whistle, SRx Pharma Inc. - which runs a pharmacy in Saskatoon - has been found guilty of misconduct.According to the discipline documents from the Saskatchewan Coll...
Feb 01, 2023

Police: Oregon kidnap suspect killed 2 men before cornered
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - The suspect in a violent kidnapping in Oregon - a man who spent little time behind bars for a similar crime in Nevada - killed two men before being cornered by officers and fatally ...
Feb 01, 2023

Evening hours to be added to city bus schedule
A proposal by staff to add evening hours to the city transit schedule was met with unanimous support by council. It was also welcomed by students from Sask Polytechnic, represented by Carlos Correa, w...
Feb 01, 2023